The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) oversees the regional agreement designed to foster a seamless, multimodal trade route linking the Great Lakes Region to the Port of Mombasa. Our Secretariat is mandated to facilitate trade and the movement of people, stimulate economic development, and transform the Northern Corridor into a sustainable development hub by driving regional investments and social growth.
The Authority coordinates transit transport operations across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and South Sudan, ensuring regional integration and policy harmonization.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement (NCTTA) is governed by 12 specialized protocols designed to streamline regional customs, safety, and multimodal infrastructure.
Total annual cargo throughput processed through the Port of Mombasa in 2025, representing a robust 10.87% surge in regional trade volume.
Annual volume of transit cargo handled in 2025, highlighting the corridor’s critical role as the primary gateway for landlocked hinterland economies.
The Northern Corridor serves as a high-impact trade artery, providing essential connectivity and driving economic growth for a regional population exceeding 250 million.
2,114,480 Total container traffic handled at the Port of Mombasa in 2025, driven by enhanced port infrastructure and faster handling processes.
The Northern Corridor encompasses an extensive road system linking the maritime gateway of Mombasa to vital inland destinations across the Great Lakes region.
The Northern Corridor is supported by a combined Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) and Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network spanning Kenya and Uganda.
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) oversees the regional agreement designed to foster a seamless, multimodal trade route linking the Great Lakes Region to the Port of Mombasa. Our Secretariat is mandated to facilitate trade and the movement of people, stimulate economic development, and transform the Northern Corridor into a sustainable development hub by driving regional investments and social growth.
NCTTCA implements its mandate through four technical programmes that coordinate regional action on transport policy, trade facilitation, infrastructure development, and private-sector investment. Together, these programmes support efficient corridor operations, harmonised policies, improved connectivity, increased investment, and sustainable socioeconomic development across the Northern Corridor Member States.
Explore the strategic multimodal network linking our six Member States to the Port of Mombasa. Click the map hotspots to access real-time corridor performance data and regional profiles.
Explore our highlighted Trade and Transport Logistics Surveys, performance reports, and regional guidelines. Access the essential publications designed to support evidence-based decision-making and drive seamless coordination across the Northern Corridor.
